Client Update & Market Commentary – 29th March 2020

30th March 2020 – With recent and ongoing events relating to the financial markets & Covid-19, our Principal adviser, Michael Garvey, provides clients of Glasgow Wealth with our current approach and thinking… He knew quite well that it was plague and, needless to say, he also knew that, were this to be officially admitted, the […]

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NHS pension scheme members face unexpected tax bills

In recent months there has been significant press coverage on NHS staff facing unexpected tax bills relating to how they fund their pensions. Many doctors and other high-earners are now asking why they are having to pay more tax for simply being part of, and contributing to, the NHS scheme. Why is this the case?   […]

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The power of an offset mortgage

In an article in the Glasgow Herald this week, Principal Adviser at Glasgow Wealth, Michael Garvey, was again discussing Investments, Savings and Financial Advice. On the table this week is Mortgage Advice – and the benefits of the ‘Offset Mortgage‘. The Bank of England recently publicised that 15.75% of new mortgage applications in the first […]

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Final Salary Pension Transfers – are they worth the risk?

The number of individuals transferring out of final salary (defined benefit) pension schemes has reached new highs as evidenced by the reported increase in transfer volumes. Willis Towers Watson – the prominent defined benefit pension administrator – for example reported that pension transfers out of their clients’ schemes had increased by a factor of 500% […]

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We are Recruiting…

Paraplanner: Salary: up to £38,000 + pension We are eager to identify a suitable candidate to fill a Paraplanning role within our firm. The successful applicant will be Level 4 qualified and will have some experience of dealing with high net worth financial planning scenarios; Chartered status would be an advantage. Full funding of further […]

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Pensions vs ISA’s?

Our Principal Financial Adviser, Michael Garvey, was again discussing Investments, Savings and Financial Advice in Glasgow’s Sunday Herald last week. On this occasion the topic was Pensions and ISA’s – outlining the reasons why some would choose to pay into a Personal Pension or an ISA.  With the passing of the 5 April deadline for maximising […]

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Glasgow Wealth – Herald profile

Our Principal Adviser, Michael Garvey, had an interview published in the Glasgow Herald last month. Discussing Glasgow Wealth, the services we offer, current challenges and opportunities ahead… Could you tell us about Glasgow Wealth? We are a full-service, independent financial planning firm based in George Square committed to building long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients […]

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